Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rob and I worked K24 Sarita Checkpoint out of Kingsville , Texas.
One day he asked me if I wanted to learn to fly. A few weeks later he cut the tail off my best shirt as he soloed me. He was a great man. Full of fun and taught me to appreciate flying and the joy it brought. We flew many aircraft together as he often had side jobs with oil companies and the King Ranch. I miss him and always stop by the flight line at Kleberg Airport to pay my respects. Good air Rob. See you later.

John Graham
USBP 127

January 1, 2024

Well darn! Out of the blue I Googled David Roberson US Border Patrol and was saddened to learn of his death. Back in 1979 I was a Junior at Kingsville, TX. Highschool and worked part time for Tiger Aviation at Kleburg County Airport. David was a flight instructor and taught me how to fly. David had quite the impact on me and was part of my inspiration to later become a police officer for 28 years in the DFW area. He used to ride a brown 70's Gold Wing motorcycle and yes to this day there's a Gold Wing in my garage too. I still fly for fun and use the skills that he taught me as a young teenaged pilot. Wish I had the chance to thank him. Belated condolences to the Roberson family.

Joe Stone
Arlington PD / Student Pilot

October 5, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 14, 2020

David/Tocayo (namesake in Spanish)

On this 31st anniversary of your death, I want to thank you for your service to country while serving in the Army and the United States Border Patrol. I will never forget that day in 1989 and the last words you radioed to me that morning. I also want to thank you and your fellow pilots for rescuing several undocumented aliens during my time in Tacna and for all your help during my time in Tacna and Yuma. To your loved ones, I extended my deepest sympathies. RIP Tocayo (namesake in Spanish).

Retired HSI SA David O. Ramirez
Department of Homeland Security, San Angelo, TX

July 14, 2020

David,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

July 14, 2019

Your memory lives on. Thank you for your service.

Special Agent Curry
BP, ICE, NCIS

April 21, 2016

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 13, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 21rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 14, 2010

As I look at the faces of the men and women here, I see the faces of my co-workers. I can imagine each of them shooting the bull and swapping war stories at choir practice as the meat sizzles on the grill. I see them laughing, pranking and teasing their fellow agents, as we often do when we relieve stress. I wish that each of them were still here to share the good times.

And I feel compelled to look at each of the faces here and remember…to remember that each of them made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country and we should NEVER forget them or their service.

Too often the sacrifices of those who serve our country are overlooked or casually dismissed by the very public they served so selflessly. But WE should never forget them…each and every one of them. May they each rest in peace eternally in God’s loving embrace.

SBPA James Doran
US Border Patrol

July 22, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 18, 2008

Is This J.D. Robersons' Brother??

danny harrison-us citizen

June 27, 2007

Agent Roberson,
As a fellow BPA, I would like to say thank you for your service to our country and to the Patrol.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

June 17, 2005

Rest in peace brother.

RDC/SBPA
USBP

July 14, 2004